Flashcards in Rib: morphology Deck (6):
1
What attaches to the scalene tubercle of the first rib?
the anterior scalene muscle
2
Which groove on the body (corpus or shaft) of the first rib is close to the vertebral end?
the groove for the subclavian artery and the first thoracic nerve
3
Which groove on the body (corpus or shaft) of the first rib is close to the sternal end?
the groove for the subclavian vein
4
What specifically will attach to the crest of the neck of the second rib?
the superior costotransverse ligament from the transverse process of T1
5
What specifically attaches to the back of the neck of the second rib?
the inferior costotransverse ligament from the transverse process of T2
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